Financial help and services for private renters. Includes information about concessions, hardship support, loans, financial advice and counselling.

Concessions

Concessions are available to low income Victorians having difficulty paying their council rates, water, gas and electricity bills. There are other concessions you might be eligible for, like cooling and utility relief.

Centrelink's Crisis Payment

This payment helps people receiving benefit payments who are experiencing difficult or extreme circumstances. It is a one off payment equal to one week at your existing income-support rate. Go to Centrelink's crisis payment section for more information.